Course Description
This course examines common misconceptions about the relationship between weight and health. An interdisciplinary team of presenters draws on research from medicine, psychology, and sociology to review evidence demonstrating how weight stigma contributes to adverse mental and physical health outcomes for individuals in larger bodies. The course explores the relationship between anti-fat bias and other forms of oppression and distinguishes between the frameworks of body positivity and body liberation. Participants will learn practical strategies for providing inclusive, affirming services to people across the weight spectrum. The course incorporates opportunities for self-reflection and experiential learning through examples and structured learning activities.
Target Audience
Therapists, registered dietitians, healthcare professionals, and healthcare administrators with a basic understanding of social determinants of health and health disparities.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
1. State at least two limitations of using Body Mass Index as a metric for health
2. Describe at least two ways in which weight stigma impacts health
3. List at least three features of a practice that facilitate access for people of all sizes
CE Credits Awarded: 1.75
Accessibility and Accommodations
Beyond Measure Wellness Collaborative, LLC is committed to ensuring accessibility for all participants. This program is delivered in an online, self-paced format that includes recorded video with closed captions and downloadable slides. Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in this program are encouraged to contact info@beyondmeasuresfbay.com in advance of registration so that reasonable accommodations can be arranged.
Additional Information and Disclosures
The instructors have no conflicts of interest or commercial support to disclose. Beyond Measure Wellness Collaborative, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Beyond Measure Wellness Collaborative, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content. "Size Inclusivity in Practice" awards 1.75 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration's CPEU Prior Approval Program. Participants are responsible for verifying with their individual state licensing boards whether this program meets the continuing education requirements for their license. Cancellation or refund requests must be submitted to info@beyondmeasuresfbay.com within 24 hours of purchase. Refunds cannot be given once a certificate of completion has been issued. Grievance procedure can be found here: https://beyondmeasuresfbay.com/notices-and-disclosures/
Instructor: Sam Finkelstein, RD
Sam Finkelstein, RD is a registered dietitian and co-founder of Beyond Measure. Sam utilizes a therapeutic approach to evidence-based nutrition treatment, specializing in addressing eating disorders, disordered eating, perinatal nutrition, and general health concerns using Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating aligned approaches.
Instructor: Erika Jung, PhD, CEDS
Erika Jung, PhD, CEDS is a licensed psychologist in California (#PSY30770) and co-founder of Beyond Measure. She is credentialed by the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals as a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. Dr. Jung received her PhD in clinical psychology (health psychology emphasis) from Northwestern University, where her dissertation research focused on psychosocial factors impacting diabetes self-management. She contributes to research at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health.
Course Outline
- Introduction (6:01)
- Appropriate Language & Key Terms (16:14)
- Weight Bias Among Healthcare Providers (16:21)
- Effects of Weight Stigma on Mental & Physical Health (19:21)
- Fatphobia & Other Forms of Oppression (4:58)
- From Body Positivity to Body Liberation (9:05)
- Your Size-Inclusive Practice (Part 1) (25:19)
- Your Size-Inclusive Practice (Part 2) (7:03)
- Key Takeaways & Resources (3:07)